Animal Person

AUGUST 16, 2011

Hal Herzog’s “ Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat ” (Harper 2011), though fascinating, is ultimately depressing for vegans and animal rights activists. Over at Animal Rights and AntiOppression , we’ve been discussing tactics and sharing our thoughts and experiences about what works and doesn’t work when it comes to advocacy.

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Vegan Morals Animal Rights Advocacy 100

Animal Person

JUNE 20, 2009

Words like 'pastured,' 'grass-fed,' and 'free-range' are now synonymous with quality meat; they carry a potent if symbolic meaning that has eased many a consumer’s conscience and driven many a marketing campaign." The chef's perspective is represented by Dan Barber, who serves Eggleston's meat. Potent if symbolic? It is murder.

Slaughter 100

Slaughter Slaughtered Cows Meat 100

Animal Ethics

JUNE 17, 2008

For we must realize that the question is whether this justifies the eating of animals in comparison with alternatives. And there are two relevant kinds of alternatives here: one is treating the animals better before we eat them, the only disadvantage of which is that it would make meat considerably more expensive.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Vegetarian Cooking Slaughter 40